Nigeria Quiz

What type of government does Nigeria have?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Federal republic

• Dictatorship

What is the capital of Nigeria?

• Abuja

• Lagos

• Kano

• Ibadan

What is the population of Nigeria?

• 168,398,000

• 198,204,000

• 233,560,000

• 274,936,000

What are some of the official languages of Nigeria?

• English

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Hausa

What four countries share a border with Nigeria?

• Cameroon

• Niger

• Burkina Faso

• Benin

• Chad

About how many languages might be spoken in Nigeria?

• about 200

• about 300

• about 400

• about 500

List some of the problems that the nation faces:

• droughts

• conflicts

• poverty

• floodings

In what year did it regain its independence from Britain?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

How is Nigeria an important country in West Africa?

• Nigeria is an important country in West Africa due to its large population, economic influence, cultural contributions, and political leadership.
• Nigeria is primarily known for its cold climate.
• Nigeria is a landlocked country in West Africa.
• Nigeria has the smallest population in West Africa.

What is its most important export?

• Wheat

• Gold

• Crude oil

• Natural gas